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[richiek]

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-...hey-say-features-racism-against-asian-n806006

Elected officials and community activists are lashing out at the makers of a video game that features a Chinese cook hunting for cats and dogs in a back alley, an immigration officer coming to deport employees, and a tax collector looking for cash hidden under the mattress.

It's all part of a simulation game called ”Dirty Chinese Restaurant," created by Big-O-Tree Games, a company based in Ontario, Canada. The game puts players in the shoes of ”Wong Fu," who inherits the business of his brother ”Wang Fu," according to a description on the company's website.

”As Wong Fu, you must ensure your top-notch eatery is always fully stocked with fresh provisions, has its bills paid, equipped with the most dedicated and hardworking staff, and is on its way to making the family business a wholesome household name in the community," it says. ”But how you pull off those feats, well that's your call!"

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), whose congressional district is home to a large Asian-American community, said it matters how people are portrayed.

”This game uses every negative and demeaning stereotype that I have ever come across as a Chinese American," Meng said in a statement. ”From the names used for the characters of the game, to the types of food they cook, to the disturbing depiction of their faces, this game epitomizes racism against Asian Americans."

It wasn't immediately clear if or when ”Dirty Chinese Restaurant" was or will be released. A search Friday on the Apple iTunes App Store and the Google Play Store came up empty.

Apple guidelines say apps should not contain offensive or insensitive content, including material that discriminates against race or national and ethnic origin. Google Play has a similar policy.

In an emailed statement to NBC News, Big-O-Tree responded to criticism by explaining the intent behind ”Dirty Chinese Restaurant."

”Our game is mainly satire and comedy influenced by the classic politically incorrect shows we grew up watching, such as: South Park, All in the Family, Sanford & Son, Family Guy, Simpsons, and Chappelle's Show," Big-O-Tree wrote. ”We also listen to Jay-Z. Our game in no way is meant to be an accurate representation of Chinese culture."

Of course these assholes cite South Park as an inspiration. A bunch of edgelords, these guys are.

Here's the official website:

http://bigotreegames.com/press-kit/

 

[grimmiq]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1439906

 

[joecanada]

This may be new news because I'm not sure the other thread covered any potential backlash... Haven't checked lately though

More local including premier of Ontario

http://www.cbc.ca/1.4313307